Cuba opens foreign currency accounts for citizens
In a move to ease economic strain, Cuba allows citizens to open bank accounts in dollars and other foreign currencies with interest tied to market rates. The policy follows Castro era reforms permitting small private businesses and seeks foreign investment. Separately, a federal judge sanctioned General Motors in an Oklahoma case over pickup truck designs, barring exhibits as the trial nears, amid secrecy orders and dispute with Shawn D. Bishop’s family over a 1994 fatal crash.
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Dole says Democrats pushed Packwood out ungraciously
Senator Bob Dole defended Packwood's forced resignation arguing Democrats overreacted and urged a calm process. He contrasted past cases and warned the Ethics Committee should not act as prosecutor judge and jury, while noting little chance for White House budget talks before Oct. 1.
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Vindicated Packwood resigns amid sexual harassment fallout
Jean McMahon a Philadelphia benefits consultant who says Senator Bob Packwood grabbed and kissed her in 1976 welcomed his resignation. She viewed his farewell as evidence that the ethics committee would act and said politics influence harassment handling, noting ongoing need for education and accountability despite his exit.
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Clinton and GOP spar over welfare reform
President Clinton urged Congress to finish welfare reform soon while blasting Republicans for political games. Senator Santorum countered that Congress and the president must act now. The Senate showdown on welfare continues with splits over final terms and key votes looming next week.
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Powell hints at third party bid but avoids timetable
Retired General Colin Powell says a third major party could emerge to represent the sensible center, but he offers no decision timetable or pledge to lead. He frames himself as a fiscal conservative with a social conscience and questions fit with either major party.
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Online today major computer services schedule
A daily online events list shows Christina Cotsifas teaching AOL tips at Center Stage at 1 30 p m and Dalai Lama speaking on AOL Live at Harvard at 2 p m with AOL related sessions at various venues through the evening including Emmy talk shows on Prodigy CompuServe and a murder mystery on AOL. The paper notes the site update time and web address.
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Access poll on teens wearing baggy britches to school
Saturday's access poll asks whether teenagers should be allowed to wear baggy britches at school. The question appears in a local snapshot inviting readers to vote yes by calling 865 S000 and entering 3500 or 3507 for a no vote, with results labeled as Saturday's ACCESS POLL.
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